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Jarrett Dargan

5517 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120
licensed capacity
37
open each week
5 days

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About Jarrett Dargan

Jarrett Dargan is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 37 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
37 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity37 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Jarrett Dargan has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Jarrett Dargan

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
37 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259755
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Transportation 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 4, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “At the time of inspection, fencing used to block children's access to brush and debris was broken with sharp edges exposed to children's play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “At the time of inspection, an electrical outlet in the front preschool room and one electrical outlet in the second infant room were missing outlet covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection, there were sections of peeling and chipping paint in the front preschool classroom and infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “At the time of inspection, one of the children's rest mats in the preschool classroom was torn at the seam exposing the filling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.105 High Chairs

      “At the time of inspection, an infant was observed sitting in a high chair with straps not being used as manufacturer intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “At the time of inspection, an infant crib with a child in it did not have 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib

      “At the time of inspection, there were blankets in the cribs and boppy pillows hanging on sides of cribs with infants sleeping in each of these cribs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “At the time of inspection, the temperature inside of the refrigerator towards the front of the kitchen measured a temperature of 50 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of inspection, files for Child #5 was missing the addresses for person's listed as Emergency Release Contact.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “At the time of inspection, Staff Person #2 was observed placing a soiled diaper on a shelf at children's level and not directly in a hands free trash can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of inspection the files for Staff Person #1 showed a valid driver's license from New Jersey. During inspection, staff person #1 acknowledged living in New Jersey within the past 5 yrs. The files for Staff Person #1 did not include out of state clearances or documentation of residency in Pennsylvania for the past 5 years.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

  2. Jul 14, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection, peeling paint and damaged plaster was observed on each side wall of the doorway leading to the outdoor play area. Damaged/peeling paint was also observed on the floorboards and on the short wall directly adjacent from the doorway that separates a sectioned off childcare space from the hallway. Peeling paint was also observed on the following: Side walls leading to the kitchen area and back bathrooms. Side walls in older toddler childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “At the time of inspection, the first aid kit near children's eating area was missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “At the time of inspection, a can of paint primer was observed sitting on the floor by the door leading into the childcare space accessible to children. Unlabeled cleaning products were also observed in an unlock cabinet under the small sink in the hallway accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “At the time of inspection, uncovered outlets were observed in the infant and pre-school/school-age childcare spaces that were accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of inspection, the facility's Emergency Plan did not address Continuity of Operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “At the time of inspection, child #3 Emergency Contact Form did not include the parent's work addresses and work telephone numbers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “At the time of inspection, children #1 through #5 Financial Agreements did not provide the services included. Children #3 through #5 Child Service Reports were not dated to determine if reports are being completed during the required 6-month review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of inspection, the 1st bathroom in the back of the facility next to the kitchen, toilet knob fixture was extremely loose and hanging improperly out of the tank.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “At the time of inspection, children #1 through #5 Financial Agreement Forms did not state if the facility offers any additional services.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not have verification of the facility's Safe Routes being submitted to the local safety authorities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 completed 6 out of the 12 required annual clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025

  3. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 17, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed infant sleeping in a bouncing chair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/10/23 it was observed that volunteer persons # 2, and 3; staff person #4 and 5 file did not include verification of childcare experience, education and training prior to service at the facility, or verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed volunteer person# 2 and 3 file did not include 2 nonfamily related reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed the first aid kit located in classroom#2 was missing tweezers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed the classroom 3 sleeping area main wall electrical protective outlet covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/10/23 it was observed volunteer person# 2 file did not include FBI clearances, NSOR clearances, or mandated reporter training, Volunteer persons# 3 file did not include NSOR clearances, mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.78 Lighting

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed in the classroom #2 ceiling light was blown out.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed that volunteer persons#2 file did not include TB results volunteer person#3 file did not include health assessment or TB results. Volunteer persons# 2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of the hire date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(a) Age and Training

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed volunteer person#2 caring for total of 9 children unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed volunteer persons # 2 did not complete health safety training or Pediatric first aid /CPR training; and volunteer person#3 file did not include verification of completed health and safety training within 90 days of hire date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed staff person#1 and volunteer persons# 2 file did not include documentation of completed written evaluation of within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “While conducting the renewal inspection on 8/17/23 it was observed volunteer persons# 2 and 3 file did not include completion of emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Jarrett Dargan licensed?

Yes. Jarrett Dargan is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Jarrett Dargan last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jarrett Dargan had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 22 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Jarrett Dargan care for?

37, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Jarrett Dargan accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Jarrett Dargan's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Jarrett Dargan cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 224-0301 to ask.

What is Jarrett Dargan's phone number?

(215) 224-0301.

Where is Jarrett Dargan?

5517 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19120. The nearest other daycare we list is Over the Hills Childcare and Learning Experience, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).